It’s a sobering and undeniable fact. We are all going to die eventually. On a personal level my aim is to live as long as possible. Ideally, I want to die with my boots on, frustrated by the realisation in those final moments that I have unfinished plans. And I genuinely hope that your life […]
One of the joys of coaching is that I get to work with people who want to change. Some want to make fundamental changes to their lives. Others are looking for improvements in specific areas. For a few it’s all about small steps. And from time to time I coach people who are wiping the
Is it ever too late to change, or is every day the chance of a new beginning? Read More »
“All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely Players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His Acts being seven ages.” These opening lines from a monologue in Shakespeare’s As You Like It compare the world to a stage, and life the play which unfolds upon
If life really isn’t a dress rehearsal, are you actually the star of the show right now? Read More »
Success is a strange thing. It can be something we crave, and it can be something that we routinely achieve. Alternatively, it is sometimes something that eludes us, leaving us feeling frustrated. And, of course, there are those occasions when what initially feels like defeat is actually a victory in disguise. The reality is that
It’s very easy to get stuck in a rut. Without realising it, we can suddenly find ourselves stagnating in a routine which, if we’re honest, is rarely satisfying. Or, at least, is not as satisfying as it could be. We’re designed to be explorers, seeking out the new and the different. Contrarily, we then allow
Knowing that we function better when we’re growing and developing, what’s your plan now? Read More »
While at times it may not feel like it, everything in life really is a choice. Obviously, not all of the options open to us are great, and at times it can feel like picking the lesser of two, or more, evils. Even in the darkest of moments when it feels like all is lost,
People avoid making plans and setting goals for all sorts of reasons. There is, though, in my experience a recurring reason. Some take the view that once you’ve set the plan in motion or started working towards your goal, you have to see it through. And this will lead to one of two outcomes; success
What changes now when you discover that there’s far more than just success and failure? Read More »
I’m currently doing a couple of courses, both of which involve a bus ride from central Manchester and pass through the university area. It is, of course, packed with students. Adult life for most of them is just beginning, and university is the first step towards the life that they want for themselves. I vaguely
When you wake up in the morning, what do you first think about? Is it all about what you have planned for the day? You’re thinking about what you intend to achieve. You’re contemplating the challenges you overcome. And, obviously, you’re considering how you celebrate all of the day’s successes, no matter how big or
Is every day an adventure, or do you start each day with that sinking feeling? Read More »
We are now halfway through January, and the madness of December, Christmas, and New Year feels like a distant memory. Indeed, there may only be two reminders of those times. Firstly, those additional pounds we’ve gained by eating and drinking too much. And secondly, the pounds we’ve lost by spending too much. January really can